Taney County Prosecuting Attorney (Assistant Prosecuting Attorney) Employment Opportunity

Taney County (Forsyth, MO)

ASSISTANT PROSECUTING ATTORNEY

Our office is currently accepting applications for a full-time Assistant Prosecuting Attorney to
represent the State of Missouri in criminal cases occurring in Taney County.

Responsibilities:
- Conduct factual and legal analysis of reports submitted by various law enforcement
agencies to determine if/what criminal charges should be filed
- Handle cases throughout every stage of criminal proceedings from inception to trial
- Appear in court to handle routine docket calls and evidentiary hearings, including but not
limited to bond reduction hearings, preliminary hearings, bench/jury trials, and probation
revocation hearings
- Draft, file, and argue motions
- Communicate with victims and witnesses
- Attend depositions of victims and witnesses
- Serve as the on-call prosecutor on a weekly rotating schedule to handle after hours filings
and search warrants

Qualifications:
- Juris Doctorate (JD) degree from ABA-accredited law school (3 years)
- Valid license to practice law in Missouri (or anticipate having a valid license soon)
- Must work well independently, but also be able to collaborate with co-workers, law
enforcement, clerks, and judges
- Must be able to multitask and manage time effectively
- Familiarity with the case management system “Karpel” is preferred, but not required

Salary & Benefits:
- Starting salary is $63,000 per year, but is negotiable based on previous experience
- Benefits

Applicants should email a cover letter, resume, and references to
Brad.Hughes@taneycountymo.gov and Melinda.Burkhart@taneycountymo.gov